London 2012 Paralympics: cycling and swimming tickets oversubscribed

Tickets for the most popular events at the London 2012 Paralympics are already
oversubscribed for the first time in the history of the Games.

One to watch: Eleanor Simmonds is one of Britain's top medal hopes for the Paralympics in LondonPhoto: PA

3:22PM BST 16 Sep 2011

With 10 more days left for the public to enter the ballot for tickets, the Games organisers Locog, who came under criticism for their handling of the Olympic ticket ballot, have been pleased with the demand for the individual events.

Tickets for the prestigious track cycling and swimming evening sessions are oversubscribed at the higher price categories, while wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby are also proving a hit with the public.

Chairman Sebastian Coe said, "It is great news that one year out we can say that for the first time in Paralympic Games history, some sessions will be oversubscribed, but there are still lots of opportunities to be part of London 2012.

"There are great prices and of course tickets include a Games Travelcard, making them even better value."

Britain has a wealth of talent in swimming and the prospect of seeing Eleanor Simmonds in action at the Acquatics Centre is proving to be a popular draw for the public.

Spectators still hopeful of getting to watch some of the track cycling and swimming sessions can apply for lower price category tickets and have until 26 Sept 2011 to fill in an application online or to apply via a postal application in the official ticketing guide.

Locog said that tickets for other sports at the Olympic Park as well as at other venues such as ExCeL, Eton Dorney, Greenwich Park and Brands Hatch had good availability.

But the £20.12 tickets for the opening and closing ceremony are overscribed.